Tulsi is a plant found in almost every house. Hindus worship this plant as this plant is dear to Lord Vishnu. Mythology says that Tulsi is a reincarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu's dear wife. Hence, its alternative names are Vaishnavi, Haripriya, Vishnupatni, etc. and it is known as Holy. Women particularly worship this sacred plant. It is said that this plant gives out comparatively more oxygen than the other plants. Hence it is advised to have at least one plant of tulsi at home. Two varieties of tulsi are found, कृष्ण तुळस (Ocimum sanctum) and श्वेत तुळस (Ocimum americanum).
Tulsi also has many medicinal properties. The leaves are the most useful among all its parts. It has antiviral properties. Its potency is उष्ण (hot) and is bitter/pungent to taste. It acts on the Kapha and Vaata doshas and controls them whilst increasing the pitta dosha due to its hot potency. Tulsi acts best on the immune system and boosts it. Tulsi drops can also be used but under medical supervision, due to their concentration, their hot potency may increase in the drops.
Tulsi and milk should never be consumed together as it is termed as विरूद्ध आहार.
It is a cardiac stimulant and purifies blood hence its formulations are used in many blood-related disorders.
Tulasi is also known to increase urine output.
It has analgesic properties. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandins.
It acts on the immune system. Its oral consumption can restore the humoral response in an immunosuppressive state.
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